Cooking Techniques

Do you love Mac n cheese? Well have I got a recipe for you. It took me forever to find a recipe to find something like this one to satisfy my cheesy need for a great casserole. I enjoy being able...

Baked potatoes are an easy to prepare and tasty side dish that you can serve with any meal. Or you can dress up a baked potato and serve it alone for a simple and satisfying lunch or dinner. ...

Easy-Bake Ovens can be a lot of fun, but the prepackaged food mixes can be expensive, not to mention the fact that most of them are sweets. There are other foods that can be made in an Easy-Bake...

Many know limburger cheese for its characteristic pungent smell. While its aroma may turn off some, the spicy, slightly sweet taste of this soft cheese is nectar to others. Although terrific by...

The potato is a humble vegetable that, as they say, "cleans up real nice." One classic gourmet potato recipe is potatoes au gratin, or thinly sliced potatoes baked in a dish with butter, milk or...

Teaching kids about the solar system along with cooking is easier than you think. With basic cookie dough, a circle cookie cutter and some colored cream cheese, you can create an amazing array of ...

Whether it is dine in, carry out, or delivery, pizza can be expensive, especially for a family. Why not make your own? It is fun, inexpensive, and even the little ones can build their own pizza...

Freeze-drying is the process that removes water from foods by freezing and vacuum-sealing. Freeze-drying food results in a product that can be stored for years and then reconstituted with water....

Bring the fun right into the kitchen to entertain and educate kids while cooking a tasty meal. Take the opportunity to teach important food safety lessons to your children that will last a...

Spinach and cheese make the perfect combination for a savory treat. It can be served for a quick snack or a main dish. The popular Greek pastry spanikopita combines spinach and feta between sheets...

Cheese and pimento spread, which is made by combining cheddar cheese, pimentos, mayonnaise and other seasonings, is generally processed in a food processor. This is because the spread has a thick,...

Have you ever sat around the house with nothing to do and found yourself thinking, "Wow! I really wish I knew how to make cheese!" Well, probably not. But if you've ever wondered about...

The processes of making cheese always begins with milk. This can be milk from almost any mammal, but cow and goat milk are most commonly used to make cheese. The milk is heated in a vat in order...

Students across the world face a shock when moving to a college campus from home. While many appreciate the newfound freedom, the availability and quality of food in the diet of the college...

This is a really good recipe that we happen to make quite often. What began with us as a " I wonder what if ' kind of idea, has since become a family favorite. It's not hard and not even all...

Almost everyone loves baked potatoes. During one of my inventive cooking phases I came up with a great recipe for a baked potato that is both elegant and absolutely delicious. They are simple to...

Colby cheese is uniquely American. It was first produced in Colby, Wisconsin. Joseph Steinwand is considered to be the first person to introduce this mild, soft cheese. It can be made with...

Goat cheese, also known as chevre, can be made at home with ingredients already found in the kitchen. Like many food recipes, you need to follow a few directions and be patient while awaiting the...

According to the Raw Milk Cheesemakers' Association, raw-milk cheese is defined as "Cheese produced from milk that, prior to setting the curd, has not been heated above the temperature of the milk...

Who says you can't have a good breakfast when you're in a hurry? Read this to find out how!

With careful planning, you can cut your cooking time and make satisfying, healthy meals for your family almost every night. The key is to think ahead and make extra portions of main ingredients...

Lasagna roll-ups are a fun family recipe that everyone can love. It’s like getting your own personal lasagna and they are very simple to make using an existing recipe that I am sure everyone has....

This is a very simple recipe for a very simple cheese that you can make at home if you have a surplus of milk...you can season it however you would like, it's great with herbs, and you could even,...

The main reason why many people don't want to choose to go vegan is because they have no idea what to eat. They assume the only thing they can do is munch on a carrot or eat some tofu, which is...

I will show you how to make macaroni & cheese with hot dogs. Its quick and simple, It wont take no longer than 10 minutes. So when you're hungry and you want to put something quick together,...

I have a pizza loving family! I get tired of frozen pizza or take out all of the time, so I thought I would change it up one night. The family loves these now and it is a little bit different...

Making buttermilk, yogurt, butter and soft cheeses at home is not hard to do. All can be made with ingredients picked up at any grocery store. The resulting products will taste fresher, and you...

One of the hardest things to give up when you become a vegetarian is bacon. However, it is not always the meat that you miss as much as something salty, crunchy, greasy and smoked. Here is a way...

Sometimes, the box directions are too simple. Lets take a more in depth look, shall we?

As a meat eater, there are a few things to look out for when cooking for a vegetarian. The first step before you plan your meal is to find out if your guest is vegetarian, meaning she doesn't eat...

How to Make Award winning Green Chicken Enchilada' s, These are so easy and the best tasting.

We all know how to roast marshmallows and wieners over a campfire and that basic knowledge can be put to use in making a campground treat with plenty of wow factor.

If you love cheese and steak, by following these steps you will be able to prepare a delicious Crunchy Cheese and Steak Sandwich.

Mozzarella is a popular cheese used in pizzas, pasta dishes and more. It's hard to find good mozzarella cheese in many supermarkets; the dried out pre-grated stuff just doesn't cut it if you've...

Popcorn is the yummy comfort food that goes great with a rented movie on a quiet night at home. Give movie night a little zing by adding some cheese to your popcorn. Preparation time is only...

Coagulated milk is the basis for almost all cheeses. It is the solids that clump together that are strained out to make the cheese. There are different methods used to cause the cheese to...

Calzones are a delicious alternative to pizza and are quick and easy to make. Whether you prefer veggies and cheese or savory meat filling, the process of making the calzone remains the same....

Asiago cheese comes from Europe and is known for its nutty flavor. Asiago cheese is typically produced in two different forms. Mature asiago is known as Asiago d´Allevo and fresh asiago is...

Adding cheese to your diet opens up a whole new world, and not just a world of nutritional value. Cheeses range widely in texture, consistency and flavor. Because of this, techniques for cooking...

Rennet is a mixture of enzymes that mammals produce in the stomach to digest milk, and it is used to make cheese. It contains a proteolytic enzyme, or protease, that causes milk to coagulate and...

Cheddar cheese originated in Western England in the 12th century and is now produced and imitated throughout the world. It is a moderately hard, slightly crumbly cheese used for its pungent, sharp...

There are a large number of recipes that call for melted cheese. You may want to melt some cheese to make a nacho dip, or you may just want to pour some melted cheese over your child's vegetables...

Dry cottage cheese---also known as dry curd cheese or cheese curds---is cottage cheese without any liquid additives such as milk or cream after the milk is curdled. Finding dry curd cheese isn't...

Rennet tablets are white, powdery tablets that are wrapped in foil, boxed and sold for use in cheese making and other recipes. They are usually found near the pudding section in the grocery store...

Most don't explain the art of the perfect gourmet burger, but anyone can create a gourmet burger better than most restaurants.

Make a variety of stuffed hamburgers!

Appetizers using phyllo cups can be served cold or hot, as the cups are pre-cooked and ready to eat, but a few fillings can include herbed cream cheese, lemon curd, warm brie cheese or pulled...

Local supermarkets carry dozens of kinds of cheddar cheese--white, yellow, sharp, milk, shredded and in blocks. Most of these cheeses have added stabilizers and preservatives that keep the product...

Are you bored with serving mashed potatoes? Watching cook shows everything looks so elegant. Top Chef, Rachael Ray, Paula Dean. All have a their own styles and flair. Watching Bravo or Food...

Grilled cheese is a classic American favorite served in cafes, restaurants, and everywhere you can imagine. The gooey, melty cheese and the crispy toasted bread is the very definition of comfort...